R. K. Thurstone

R. K. Thurstone was a psychologist known for pioneering methods to measure people's abilities and attitudes. He developed statistical techniques to analyze how different qualities, like intelligence or preferences, are related and distributed across individuals. His work helped shape modern psychometrics, emphasizing that these traits are composed of multiple factors rather than a single measure. Thurstone's approaches allow psychologists to better understand and quantify complex human characteristics, making assessments more accurate and meaningful.